
Law
Former Philly labor leader Johnny Doc found guilty of 70 counts of fraud and embezzlement
After a trial that lasted six weeks, a jury convicted Dougherty of most charges related to funds he stole from the union he once led.
4 days ago
Prosecutors cite Trump’s history of false election claims as evidence of motive
In a new court filing, prosecutors said Trump had a record of refusing to honor the peaceful transition of power.
6 days ago
Tammy Murphy’s senate run exposes concerns over New Jersey primary ballots
In a ballot system unique to New Jersey, candidates endorsed by county parties are all placed under a single line — while others are placed in what's known as ballot Siberia.
6 days ago
The Supreme Court wrestles with OxyContin maker’s bankruptcy deal, with billions of dollars at stake
The justices on Monday seemed by turns reluctant to break up an exhaustively negotiated agreement, but also leery of somehow rewarding the Sacklers.
7 days ago
Executions are on the rise in the U.S., even as public support wanes
Twenty-four executions have been carried out in 2023 — five more than last year, the Death Penalty Information Center says.
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Appeals court says Trump isn’t immune from Jan. 6 riot lawsuits
The ruling stems from several lawsuits brought by Capitol Police officers and Democratic members of Congress seeking civil damages from Trump related to the events of Jan. 6.
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Smith acknowledged having helped others flip a vacant Philadelphia police car over outside City Hall on May 31, 2020.
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GOP impeachment effort against Philadelphia prosecutor lands before Democratic-majority court
Krasner was impeached by the state House in November 2022, a year after he was overwhelmingly reelected to a second term, sending the matter to the state Senate for trial.
2 weeks ago
Working Out in Winter, The Rise in Hate Crimes and Bigotry, Typewriters in Philly
Trends in hate crimes after a shooting in Vermont this weekend targeted three students of Palestinian descent. Also, cold weather exercise - staying motivated and safe.
Air Date: November 28, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:26Judge says ‘undated’ Pennsylvania ballots should count, setting up a likely appeal
The case is likely to end up before the U.S. Supreme Court.
3 weeks ago
Federal appeals court deals a blow to Voting Rights Act, ruling that private plaintiffs can’t sue
It's a decision that voting rights advocates say could further erode protections under the landmark 1965 law.
3 weeks ago
Bucks County families, NAACP, and PairUP Society file civil rights complaint against Pennridge
The federal civil rights complaint alleges racial discrimination and anti-LGBTQ policies and practices in Pennridge schools.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:2920 women are now suing Texas, saying state abortion laws endangered them
7 women who were denied reproductive health care in Texas have joined an ongoing lawsuit.
4 weeks ago
Barring ‘thin blue line’ flag on Springfield Township property is unconstitutional, U.S. court rules
Prohibiting the use of the thin blue line flag restricts the free speech of public employees under the First Amendment, U.S. District Judge Karen Marston decided.
4 weeks ago
The Supreme Court says it is adopting a code of ethics for the first time
The code leaves compliance to the justices themselves and does not create any other means of enforcement.
4 weeks ago